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D51 RFR

1986 Yamaha FZ750

Blue Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

3,520 mi
Last recorded3,520 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2007
Typical for 1986 Yamaha FZ75038,710 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD51 RFR
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ750
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2007 3,520 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 22 Aug 2007 3,511 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Front Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 2,799 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Number plate size noted

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear brake pedal effort required appears higher than expected. †Would expect disc brake to lock up with less effort

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 19 Jul 2006 2,787 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick-up is to the offside (1.6.1)

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick-up is to the offside (1.6.1)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c) DANGEROUS

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Seat insecure (6.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Number plate size noted

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 4 Oct 2005 2,745 miles

Rear Motorcycle structure adversely modified (6.1.1b)

Rear Motorcycle structure excessively distorted (6.1.1a)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

How Reliable is the Yamaha FZ750?

Based on 4,340 MOT tests across 749 vehicles.

80.5%
Pass Rate
460
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
749
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 88
reflector on motorcycle missing 76
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 66
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 59
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 51
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D51 RFR is a 1986 Yamaha FZ750 in Blue with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1986 Yamaha FZ750 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.3% with a typical mileage of 38,710 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Yamaha FZ750 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 88 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D51 RFR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha FZ750 typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 40 years old, this Yamaha FZ750 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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D51 RFR is a 1986 Yamaha FZ750, first registered on 1 August 1986.

Is D51 RFR safe to buy?

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